Harris Family Foundation

EIN 36-4333755 · MT · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in MT, IL, OR +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Harris Family Foundation based in MT paid 17 grants totaling $290K to 17 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $100K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included Bozeman Field School, Care for Real, and Occidental College. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,482,896
Giving (latest yr)
$290,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
17
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bozeman Field School$100,000
  • Care for Real$25,000
  • Occidental College$25,000
  • Shedd Aquarium$25,000
  • Friends of the Children$20,000

Where grants went

  • Montana$100,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$84,000 · 6 grants
  • Oregon$65,000 · 7 grants
  • California$41,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (17)

Bozeman Field School
Bozeman, MT
Contribution to General Fund
$100,000
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution to General Fund
$25,000
Care for Real
Chicago, IL
Contribution to General Fund
$25,000
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
Contribution to General Fund
$25,000
Friends of the Children
Portland, OR
Contribution to General Fund
$20,000
Oregon Food Bank
Portland, OR
Contribution to General Fund
$10,000
KairosPDX
Portland, OR
Contribution to General Fund
$10,000
Field Museum
Chicago, IL
Contribution to General Fund
$10,000
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL
Contribution to General Fund
$10,000
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
Contribution to General Fund
$10,000
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Portland, OR
Contribution to General Fund
$10,000
St Luke's Episcopal
Evanston, IL
Contribution to General Fund
$9,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Harris Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Harris Family Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $290K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $100K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include Bozeman Field School, Care for Real, Occidental College, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Montana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Harris Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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